Desert Life Rehabilitation and Care Center in Tucson AZ are a hospital-based residential treatment center for mentally and emotionally ill patients. It has one of the most impressive reputations of any of the outpatient treatment facilities in the United States. Desert Life was founded in 1986 and was established with the goal of helping to improve the quality of life of those who suffer from mental illness, substance abuse, alcoholism, or other addiction related problems. Our staff specializes in a wide variety of specialty areas, and each of us has been trained to offer our patients the very best. We strive to provide our patients with the best medical, emotional, and spiritual care.
Rehabilitation at Desert Life is provided on a voluntary basis. Most of our patients are voluntarily admitted to our facility and treated by a team of professionals including psychiatrists, psychologists, certified nurses, licensed practical nurses, licensed clinical social workers, licensed vocational counselors, certified nurse assistants, certified clinical educators, certified drug and alcohol counselors, licensed vocational instructors, registered nurses, licensed psychiatric professionals, and mental health specialists. The Desert Life facility includes a 24-hour medical staff, which provides a high level of emergency and specialized care. Our emergency department is staffed by specially trained physicians and fully equipped with advanced medical equipment. Our treatment centers have a well equipped lab with state-of-the-art equipment, and the staff makes every possible effort to make our patients feel comfortable and at home in their environment.
All Desert Life patients are required to complete a medical, physical and psychological evaluation. This evaluation will determine whether or not the patient is a candidate for our services. A brief history of the patient’s medical history is taken, along with evaluations of the patient’s current medications and the effects of prior therapies. A comprehensive physical exam, mental status test and laboratory tests are done to evaluate the patient’s mental health. The assessment procedure may also include a laboratory test of the brain to determine any abnormalities and to identify the patient’s particular needs. After the assessment is completed, the doctor will determine if the patient is a suitable candidate for our services and determine the best course of action.
